Assistant Principal accepts new job
Liz Schasel, Editor-in-chief
May 16, 2012
The school’s administration will have a new look next year as Assistant Principal Ray Winkler has accepted the position of Principal at Lakeside Middle School in Little Elm. The transition from middle school to high school will be a familiar change that Winkler has had much experience with. “I...
No silencing Taco Bell
Liz Schasel, Editor-in-chief
May 11, 2012
The rumors regarding Taco Bell's demise have proved to be false, according to the manager at the local McDermott location. The popular chain was rumored to be shutting down after the alleged discovery of dog and cat meat in the beef. However, this has proven incorrect, and the restaurant will remain...
School retracts senior retreat
Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2012
The Senior Class of 2012 has found themselves deprived of many of the activities and traditions given to previous senior classes, namely, the overnight senior class retreat. Last year, the senior class of 2011 traveled to Sky Ranch in Tyler for a one-night retreat where students participated in various...
Finals to be before winter break
Adam Schasel, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2012
After listening to teachers and students alike, the administration decided that for the 2012-2013 school year, semester finals will be taken before winter break, instead of taking place two weeks after the holiday. Principal Gavan Goodrich said that the change was a combination of taking feedback...
Lifetime Achievement award to Beverly Smith
Ginger Hervey, Editor-in-chief
May 9, 2012
While many students were dancing the night away at prom, with education far from their minds, one teacher was being honored for her excellence in the field. Beverly Smith, geography and AP European history teacher, traveled to Houston this past weekend as a finalist in the lifetime achievement segment...
Seniors commit to college athletics
Ginger Hervey, Editor-in-chief
May 8, 2012
For many, yesterday was just another school day. But for five senior athletes, Monday, May 7 marks the day they were officially recognized as signing to participate in college athletics. Surrounded by teammates, coaches, and family members, seniors Joey Gammon, Joe Gonzalez, Zack Hobgood, Brooke Puckett,...
Here’s to our night
Carly Parkinson, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2012
After months of preparation, a week of festivities, pictures, dinner, and more, prom took place on Saturday, May 5 at the Lakewood Theatre in Dallas. The venue was a unique choice, a lot different than last year at the Allen Event Center. “Mrs. Petty had actually watched a wedding show, and she...
All you can eat pep rally
Sam McCorcle, A&E Editor
May 4, 2012
"Man v. Food” is coming to campus today. But instead, it’s men and woman v. food. And it’s not random food, it’s chicken wings. So, basically it’s nothing like the popular Travel Channel show. Instead, it’s just a straight up food eating contest featuring assistant football coach ...
Prom week spirit days
April 27, 2012
The following spirit days are scheduled for Prom Week: Monday, April 30: Neon Day Tuesday, May 1: College t-shirt Day Wednesday, May 2: Hunger Games vs Harry Potter Thursday, May 3: Country vs Country Club Friday, May 4: Prom t-shirt Day
